Contra Dance Encyclopedia
PUBLISHER:
Mel Bay Publications
PRODUCT TYPE:
Book [Softcover]
INSTRUMENT GROUP:
Various Instruments
The Contra Dance Encyclopedia is a handbook for musicians who want to play for contra dances. Music from American fiddle tunes to the Irish tradition are presented in sets suitable for playing for dances (as well as sessions,concerts, and other gigs). There is also an extensive section of tunes
Specifications
Author | John Holenko |
Publisher | Mel Bay Publications |
Instrumentation | Treble Clef Instruments |
Product Type | Book [Softcover] |
Instrument Group | Various Instruments |
ISBN | 9780786660148 |
Thema | Dance |
Series | Encyclopedia (Mel Bay) |
No. Pages | 80 |
No. | MB98221 |
Description
The Contra Dance Encyclopedia is a handbook for musicians who want to play for contra dances. Music from American fiddle tunes to the Irish tradition are presented in sets suitable for playing for dances (as well as sessions,concerts, and other gigs). There is also an extensive section of tunes grouped into Reels, Jigs, and Waltzes that can be used. Included is a short history of contra dance, as well as ideas on putting together a dance band.Instrumental and stylistic techniques for guitar, mandolin, whistle, and fiddle are discussed, as well as band dynamics and orchestration. •
Songlist
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1. 49 Cats In A Rainbarrel
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2. All The Way To Galway
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3. Angeline the Baker
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4. Apples in Winter
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5. Arkansas Traveler
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6. Banish Misfortune
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7. Bear Dance
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8. Billy Church’s
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9. Memorial Breakdown
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10. Billy in the Lowground
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11. Blackberry Blossom
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12. The Boyne Hunt Buttermilk Mary
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13. Cliffs of Moher
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14. Colraine
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15. Congress Reel